Bundy Running + Strawberry Frosty + Free Uber For Vaccines

Taking a look at the weather today:

• Tuesday: Possible light rain in the morning and afternoon. Temps: High of 68° & low of 46°

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Patch Pick: By court order, Ammon Bundy is prohibited from entering the Idaho Statehouse. That has not stopped him from filing for the highest office in the state. (My story)

Here are the top 5 stories for today:

1. Staying with political news, staff of IdEdNews have the story of Rep. Priscilla Giddings' announcement of her candidacy for the office of lieutenant governor. (IdEdNews)

2. That is enough for politics. With summer coming, Wendy's has announced a new item on the menu-the Strawberry Frosty. The Frosty was one of five original items introduced in 1969 when Dave Thomas opened his original outlet. Amrita Thakkar of Taste of Home broke the tasty news. (Taste of Home)

3. Boise residents needing transportation to receive the COVID vaccine can now obtain a free ride from Uber. KTVB staff report the free transportation started Monday and applies to two doses if needed. (KTVB)

4. Maddy Hegerman was gardening with a neighbor when a branch from a tree struck her. Ariana Pyper of IdahoNews tells the story of Hegerman's fight from paralysis after the freak accident. (IdahoNews)

5. Idaho, known as the Gem State, is famous for potatoes. Anna Daly Gamboa with BoiseDev explains how the state picked up the nickname instead of the potato state. (BoiseDev)

Boise Fact Of The Day:

In Boise it’s technically illegal to ride a merry-go-round on Sunday. Luckily, it’s an old law that isn’t usually enforced. Idaho law forbids a citizen to give another citizen a box of candy that weighs more than 50 pounds.

Boise Community Calendar:

- Fairmont Junior High School is out early Tuesday. Students pour out the doors at 1:15 p.m.

- Riverglen Junior High School is also out at 1:15 p.m. In addition, Tuesday is "Twisted Tuesday" with crazy socks, hair and hats.

- Capital High School graduates Tuesday evening. Congratulations to all Eagles!

- The Garden City Chamber of Commerce will hold a monthly luncheon at the Riverside Hotel beginning at 12 p.m.

- Local true crime author Patrick Gallagher talks about his new book, "Til Death Do Us.." at Rediscovered Books starting at 7 p.m.

We are compiling a listing of events for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. If you have something to add to this list, please let us know. Remember to subscribe to the Boise Daily and stay informed.

-John

About me: I was born and raised in Boise before leaving the area for the University of Idaho. I'm an award winning journalist, editor and high school sports enthusiast. On the weekends, you will most likely find my son and I exploring in our 1971 Jeep CJ-5.